March 3, 2011 / About Town

Islander John Andrews was honored by the University of Chicago Press for his translation of the “The View of Life,” the final work of German philosopher Georg Simmel. The work was originally published in 1918. More...

The Newport Navy Choristers will hold a concert titled “Music for a Sunday Afternoon” on Sunday, March 13, at 4 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. More...

The Jamestown Arts Center will hold a series of free workshops for students in grades 5-8. All completed artwork will be eligible for free submission into the JAC’s upcoming Collaboration ’11 event. More...

The Conanicut Island Art Association will host its Jamestown Town Hall Art Exhibit beginning with a reception that will take place on Sunday, March 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. Works of art will be on display from March 13 to April 28. More...

The regular meeting of Newport County Pomona Grange No. 4 will be held on Saturday, March 12, at Conanicut Grange. A potluck lunch will begin at 1 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 2 p.m. Washington County Pomona Grange members are invited. More...